Wow. Lots of things I never planned. And the things I did plan, getting my new blog in tip top shape, making some lovely new blog graphics, enjoying fall by taking long walks and playing with my kids, having lots of time to craft…well, they didn’t quite work out the way I expected.

But whatever. Life is messy. So come visit me on my new blog juliastainton.com It’s not finished but that’s OK. I’m slowly trying to get back on track.

Things to note:

If you’d like to keep up with my creations, follow me or subscribe to my feed on my new blog…I’d love to have you join me!

All my posts will remain here on this blog for future reference for the time being.

All my posts have also been imported into my new blog so you can easily find them there as well.

Card Details… It’s just a sweet hodge podge of goodies. Kind of like friendship. Who knows why some things and friends just work together, but they do. There’s Coredinations sanded cardstock, Jenni Bowlin flair, Studio Calico die cuts, Maya Road tickets, pins and bingo motif and a big beautiful Prima flower. Click on the card to enlarge it for more detail.

Finally, thanks so much for staying with me all these years! I’ve been blogging here since February 2007 and it’s been an amazing adventure.

Life is always a creative adventure and in my projects, I always love trying out new products. Mica flakes are not technically a new product BUT…they ARE new to me.

I was sent the Frantage Mica Kit for a swap between the Maya Road and Stampendous DT’s. If you’re not familiar with mica, it’s actually a mineral that is formed in very thin sheets. As this material has a beautiful metallic or pearlescent sheen, is very thin and easy to use, it makes a beautiful addition to mixed media or vintage style crafting projects.

In my card design I’ve used it to cover the lovely chipboard frame and add texture and reflective qualities to it. The gold colored mica along with some of the lighter pearl color (my favorite) is adhered to the patterned paper covered heart.

Summer time always seems to be a bit of a blur. Whoever it was that called them the lazy days of summer definitely did not have my life.

I always get very sentimental on Labour Day weekend each year. I can’t quite put it into words but I’m full of very mixed feelings. Perhaps part of it is that I seem to count the years passing in summer that has passed.

This summer will be remembered by myself as the summer of weddings and accompanying events.

This sweet little card was created for a shower I hosted a few weeks back. It matched a sweet little heart banner that I stitched up for the occasion.